binnenleiden

Binnenleiden is a Dutch verb meaning to lead someone indoors or into a building or room. The word combines binnen, meaning inside, with leiden, to lead. It is used for the act of guiding a person from an exterior space to an interior location, and it can also carry a broader sense of introducing someone into a space or setting.

In everyday usage, binnenleiden describes situations where guests, visitors, or officials are escorted into a building. It is common in hospitality, security, and event contexts. For example, a host may binnenleiden guests upon arrival, or a guard may binnenleiden a suspect into a secured area. The construction often appears with a direct object (the person being led) and a target location (the room, hall, or venue). A typical sentence is: "De gast werd naar de zaal binnengeleid." The verb can appear in various tenses and voices, including passive constructions.

Nuances and usage notes: binnenleiden emphasizes the act of bringing someone from outside to inside and may convey formality or ceremony, especially in official or structured settings. It is not usually used for casual or informal movement, where simply "naar binnen gaan/brengen" might be preferred.

Translations include "to usher indoors" or "to lead inside." Related expressions include naar binnen leiden or iemand naar binnen begeleiden, which offer slightly different nuances but share the same core meaning.